scopophilia
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scopophilia
From New Latin, dating back to 1920–25; see origin at -scope, -o-, -philia
Example Sentences
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De Palma has spent a lifetime exploring the metaphysics of recording technology and of scopophilia, showing us how observation can deceive as much as it reveals.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2020
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